Arm rest on front bench seat - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*NorwegianFord* · 05-21-2007, 04:59 PM

'91 XLT. Anyone know how the arm rest should be attached to the drivers seat? The fabric is the only thing that's keeping the arm rest in place right now... There is nothing loose inside the arm rest, and I wanted to check if someone knows more about how it should be fastened before I try something more with the drivers seat...

Anyone know?

*NorwegianFord* · 03-18-2008, 06:53 AM

Anyone know?

djsk8r33 · 03-18-2008, 11:03 AM

mine is completely differnt. i have my armrest attached to the center console... did you change yours?

*marragtop* · 03-18-2008, 02:12 PM

I've never seen a setup like what you have pictured. Does it look like the center console has been removed?

*NorwegianFord* · 03-19-2008, 03:19 AM

There has never been a center console in this car..

It may be unusual but I have seen it in other Explorers.. The front seats are almost like a "bench seat 2+1". The driver seat is the longer part and the armrest is supposed to be fastened to the right side of the seat. Something is missing and/or has been broken inside the armrest, the problem is that I dont know what or where, and I don't know where to buy it..

To find out more on my own means cutting up the fabric of the seat and I don't want to do that..

**DeRocha** · 03-19-2008, 07:51 AM

Maybe its a UK specific setup..

djsk8r33 · 03-19-2008, 03:39 PM

its like a 40/20/40 seat hahaha

jackieman402 · 03-19-2008, 04:08 PM

My 1994 Ranger XLT has this setup, but i don't know how it's attached.

burgundy1994xlt · 03-19-2008, 04:19 PM

Hello all. First post from me and since my armrest appears to be the same setup I thought i'd chime in.

Its a hinge pin that goes through the inside of the box then on through the side of the seatback. I could take pics of mine but I don't think I can post them with my basic membership level on here. Mine is the manual 60/40 split bench seats. True this arm rest setup isn't very common though i've seen a few like it.

This might help: http://www.explorerforum.com/Singlet...s/armrest.html
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Need to change my username since I found my correct color code and it isn't "burgundy", it is Electric currant red on a bone stock 94' xlt. I love my truck.

*NorwegianFord* · 03-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Thank you, burgundy1994xlt, but I think that link is about the models with the center console? Or? I might be wrong..
Is your arm rest ok? I know it's a detail on the car but it's so annoying when it won't stay in place..

And, no, it's not a UK set up.. It came (used) directly from Florida

to Norway..

burgundy1994xlt · 03-20-2008, 01:14 AM

Mine works fine but it does sag a little. I just haven't gotten to fixing it yet. You are right about that link, it is the console type. I did stick my camera in mine and took a picture of the end of the bolt and its a star head. Least now I know what I need to remove mine when I do get to it. I'm sure a search of this site will yield results for you though. Good luck.

Bill O'Rights · 03-25-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djsk8r33

mine is completely differnt. i have my armrest attached to the center console... did you change yours?

To me...it looks like it came out of a Ranger.

*NorwegianFord* · 03-25-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights

To me...it looks like it came out of a Ranger.

It sure did not!

Come on! There has to be more members with this front seat in their Explorers!

*Joe Dirt* · 03-25-2008, 04:49 PM

I also had that same seat in my '93 Ranger- different fabric, but mine had a lid on top.

GRainMOnkey · 03-25-2008, 06:13 PM

our 93 has the two captains chairs up front then our 91 has the bench its rather nice i think all though i miss my cup holder

5footoverhead · 03-25-2008, 06:27 PM

Your best bet would be to take the frabric off and then go from there.I would just start taking it appart.

burgundy1994xlt · 03-26-2008, 03:41 AM

I took my center arm rest apart yesterday ('94 ex xlt). Didn't fix the sag much but it doesn't rattle anymore after reassembly and extra torque to the bolt. No pics because my camera isn't with me this week.

My arm rest swivels up and down to accomodate a third passenger and it has a lid that pops open from a side push button with cassette/junk/coin storage inside. No console in this truck, just the 60/40 manual seats with the center arm rest.

There is a bolt through the inside of the box with a three pointed washer under it, took the bolt out with an allen wrench (worked great in a starhead, don't know the size) then there is a 3 or 4 inch rectangular flat metal piece under that which is keyed to a pin coming out of the seat back.

Hope that helped you.

Scott

jij0226 · 06-15-2008, 08:38 PM

i have that same problem. its not a big deal or anything it just bothers me sometimes to see my arm rest in that condition.

05-21-2007, 04:59 PM	#1
NorwegianFord Elite Explorer Explorer '91 XLT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71 Vehicle Specs	Arm rest on front bench seat '91 XLT. Anyone know how the arm rest should be attached to the drivers seat? The fabric is the only thing that's keeping the arm rest in place right now... There is nothing loose inside the arm rest, and I wanted to check if someone knows more about how it should be fastened before I try something more with the drivers seat... Anyone know? Attached Images

03-18-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
marragtop Elite Explorer balt, md 91 xlt, 92 xlt, 95 xlt Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,941 Vehicle Specs	I've never seen a setup like what you have pictured. Does it look like the center console has been removed? __________________ '88 F150 4x4 '91 Explorer XLT 4x4 '92 Explorer XLT 4x4 '95 Explorer XLT 4x4 If it don't = 16 (4x4), it ain't worth driving...

03-19-2008, 07:51 AM	#6
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,293 Vehicle Specs	Maybe its a UK specific setup.. __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

03-19-2008, 04:19 PM	#9
burgundy1994xlt Wannabe Elite Explorer Portland, Oregon Ol' Ruby - 1994 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	Arm rest Hello all. First post from me and since my armrest appears to be the same setup I thought i'd chime in. Its a hinge pin that goes through the inside of the box then on through the side of the seatback. I could take pics of mine but I don't think I can post them with my basic membership level on here. Mine is the manual 60/40 split bench seats. True this arm rest setup isn't very common though i've seen a few like it. This might help: http://www.explorerforum.com/Singlet...s/armrest.html ---------------- Need to change my username since I found my correct color code and it isn't "burgundy", it is Electric currant red on a bone stock 94' xlt. I love my truck.

03-20-2008, 01:14 AM	#11
burgundy1994xlt Wannabe Elite Explorer Portland, Oregon Ol' Ruby - 1994 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	Mine works fine but it does sag a little. I just haven't gotten to fixing it yet. You are right about that link, it is the console type. I did stick my camera in mine and took a picture of the end of the bolt and its a star head. Least now I know what I need to remove mine when I do get to it. I'm sure a search of this site will yield results for you though. Good luck. __________________ 1994 XLT 4X4 4.0 OHV EG - Electric Currant Red C/C 2nd gen wheels Two 10's in the back

03-18-2008, 06:53 AM	#2
NorwegianFord Elite Explorer Explorer '91 XLT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71 Vehicle Specs	Anyone know?

03-18-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
djsk8r33 Wannabe Elite Explorer NJ '91 4DR XLT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 151 Vehicle Specs	mine is completely differnt. i have my armrest attached to the center console... did you change yours?

03-19-2008, 03:19 AM	#5
NorwegianFord Elite Explorer Explorer '91 XLT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71 Vehicle Specs	There has never been a center console in this car.. It may be unusual but I have seen it in other Explorers.. The front seats are almost like a "bench seat 2+1". The driver seat is the longer part and the armrest is supposed to be fastened to the right side of the seat. Something is missing and/or has been broken inside the armrest, the problem is that I dont know what or where, and I don't know where to buy it.. To find out more on my own means cutting up the fabric of the seat and I don't want to do that..

03-19-2008, 03:39 PM	#7
djsk8r33 Wannabe Elite Explorer NJ '91 4DR XLT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 151 Vehicle Specs	its like a 40/20/40 seat hahaha

03-19-2008, 04:08 PM	#8
jackieman402 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs	My 1994 Ranger XLT has this setup, but i don't know how it's attached.

03-19-2008, 05:31 PM	#10
NorwegianFord Elite Explorer Explorer '91 XLT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71 Vehicle Specs	Thank you, burgundy1994xlt, but I think that link is about the models with the center console? Or? I might be wrong.. Is your arm rest ok? I know it's a detail on the car but it's so annoying when it won't stay in place.. And, no, it's not a UK set up.. It came (used) directly from Florida to Norway..

03-25-2008, 04:49 PM	#14
Joe Dirt 'cuz the EF doesn't suck Grand Rapids, MI 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,848 Vehicle Specs	I also had that same seat in my '93 Ranger- different fabric, but mine had a lid on top. __________________ 1995 Explorer 4-Dr XLT 4.0L OHV 210K "Snowball" Check out my OBD-I code reading video HERE Parts Parts Parts FOR SALE!

03-25-2008, 06:13 PM	#15
GRainMOnkey Wannabe Elite Explorer Royal, IA 1993 XL, 1991 XLT Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 Vehicle Specs	our 93 has the two captains chairs up front then our 91 has the bench its rather nice i think all though i miss my cup holder

03-25-2008, 06:27 PM	#16
5footoverhead Wannabe Elite Explorer West Melbourne, Florida 1992 sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	Your best bet would be to take the frabric off and then go from there.I would just start taking it appart.

03-26-2008, 03:41 AM	#17
burgundy1994xlt Wannabe Elite Explorer Portland, Oregon Ol' Ruby - 1994 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	I took my center arm rest apart yesterday ('94 ex xlt). Didn't fix the sag much but it doesn't rattle anymore after reassembly and extra torque to the bolt. No pics because my camera isn't with me this week. My arm rest swivels up and down to accomodate a third passenger and it has a lid that pops open from a side push button with cassette/junk/coin storage inside. No console in this truck, just the 60/40 manual seats with the center arm rest. There is a bolt through the inside of the box with a three pointed washer under it, took the bolt out with an allen wrench (worked great in a starhead, don't know the size) then there is a 3 or 4 inch rectangular flat metal piece under that which is keyed to a pin coming out of the seat back. Hope that helped you. Scott __________________ 1994 XLT 4X4 4.0 OHV EG - Electric Currant Red C/C 2nd gen wheels Two 10's in the back

06-15-2008, 08:38 PM	#18
jij0226 Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh, nc '92 XLT Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13 Vehicle Specs	i have that same problem. its not a big deal or anything it just bothers me sometimes to see my arm rest in that condition. __________________ jimi